Senior Farm Operations Manager – Large-Scale Crops

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Presencial; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentive program

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave & sick leave

Professional development & advanced培训

Housing accommodation options

Company vehicle

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Operations Manager to oversee extensive farming activities in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will plan, coordinate and optimize crop production, irrigation, pest control and harvest operations while managing budgets and staff.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field and at least 6 years of progressive farming operations experience, with strong leadership and cost-control skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in managing agricultural operations.
• Experience in large-scale farming near Mossel Bay is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of crop production cycles, soil health, irrigation and pest management.
• Proven leadership, team management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement operational plans for crop cultivation aligned with strategic goals.
• Oversee day-to-day farm operations including land prep, planting, irrigation, pest control and harvesting.
• Manage farm machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
• Lead and train farm workers and supervisors.
• Manage budgets, control costs and optimize resource use.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain production data, inventory and expenditures.
• Liaise with suppliers, service providers and buyers to ensure smooth supply chain.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budgets & cost control

Crop production

Irrigation systems

Pest control

Team management

Strategic planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Farm Management

Herramientas

Farm machinery operation

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Operations Manager to oversee extensive farming activities in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will plan, coordinate and optimize crop production, irrigation, pest control and harvest operations while managing budgets and staff.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field and at least 6 years of progressive farming operations experience, with strong leadership and cost-control skills.